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Access and Enrollment

Overview

Equity: Ensuring that all students have equal access to the programs and services available

Service: Meeting needs and exceeding expectations of all stakeholders through efficiency, expertise, courtesy and accountability

Goals

Access and Enrollment works to ensure equity of access for all students by:

Managing the student assignment application, testing, selection and notification process for the District's Options for Knowledge schools and programs (elementary and high school magnet schools and magnet programs, open enrollment schools, Selective Enrollment Elementary Schools, and Selective Enrollment High Schools, Military Academies, International Baccalaureate High Schools, and CTE-College and Career Academies.

Providing information and assistance regarding Options for Knowledge programs and selection procedures to parents, students, and community, as well as schools and Network offices

Developing, redesigning, and refining policies and procedures that expand choices and ensure the continuity of equitable access for all students.

Current Initiatives

Access and Enrollment is focusing on ensuring equity of access and providing an optimal application experience by:

Refining the online application process to ensure a user-friendly experience for parents and students.

Providing additional opportunities to fill available spaces at schools and accommodate students who were not selected during the regular application period.

Providing information to parents regarding educational opportunities at high-performing schools with available space.

Increasing access to the three Regional Gifted Centers designed for English Language Learners.

Resources

For more information, visit the Office of Access and Enrollment website at www.cpsoae.org.

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Chicago Public Schools is the third largest school district in the United States with more than 600 schools providing education to approximately 400,000 children. Our vision is that every student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded instructional program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.